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Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know

Service Quality Models, Pricing Strategies, Marketing Mix, Consumer Perception, and Service Design

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Description

This book will help you to :

  • Understand the Extended Services Marketing Mix which includes Product, Place, Price, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence
  • Learn the different models of service quality
  • Gauge consumer wants and perceptions to meet their expectations
  • Improve your service design to make it efficient
  • Create a pricing strategy according to your service business type

Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is a practical, concise, and straightforward guide on the essential aspects of services marketing.


Vishal Desai, a seasoned business professional with specialization and expertise in sales and marketing, has authored this book keeping in mind the novice professionals as well as the already experienced ones. The book covers the essential topics of services marketing and is a blend of theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations of the services marketing concepts.

The book is a must-read for young managers, B-school students, and entrepreneurs who wish to enhance their understanding and knowledge of services marketing. It is also a good fit for the teaching fraternity and industry professionals who teach sales and marketing courses at business schools as it includes several case studies, quizzes, and activities to liven up the subject and demonstrate the practical implications of it in real life.

Services Marketing Essentials You Always Wanted To Know prepares the readers to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in today’s dynamic marketplace, especially when the service industry is growing exponentially worldwide.

This book is part of Vibrant Publishers’ Self-Learning Management series that aims to equip working professionals and students with essential knowledge of management subjects through compact and beginner-friendly books.

Bibliographic Details

Pages: 236 pages

Paperback (ISBN): 9781636511733

Hardback (Color): 9781636511757

Trim Size: 5.5” x 8.5”

Category: Business & Economics

Author:  Vishal Desai, Vibrant Publishers

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Services

1.1 Definitions and Characteristics of Services

1.2 Differences Between Goods and Services

1.3 Tangibility Continuum/Spectrum

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Exercise



2. The Marketing Mix for Services

2.1 The Extended Marketing Mix

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study – Starbucks

Activity



3. Models of Service Quality

3.1 GAPS Model of Service Quality

3.2 SERVQUAL (Or RATER) Model

3.3 SERVPERF Model

3.4 Grönroos Model (Nordic)

3.5 Levels of Customer Expectations

3.6 Zone of Tolerance

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Assignment



4. What do Consumers Perceive, Seek, Select, and Experience?

4.1 Identify Consumer Wants and Desires

4.2 Search, Experience, and Credence Properties of Services

4.3 Consumer Perception, Expectation, and Choice

4.4 Consumer Post-experience Evaluation and Satisfaction

4.5 Service Recovery and Service Guarantee

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study – Disneyland’s initial failure in Europe

Assignments



5. Service Design and Standards

5.1 Service Innovation, Development, and Implementation

5.2 Elements and Types of Physical Evidence in Services

5.3 Service Design, Service Process Design, and Service Blueprint

5.4 Customer-defined Service Standards

5.5 Servicescape

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study – Innovative Services from AirBnB



6. Communicating and Delivering the Promise of Service Quality

6.1 Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) for Services

6.2 Challenges in Marketing Communication for Services

6.3 Aligning Service Promise and Delivery

6.4 Role of Employees, Customers, and Channel Partners in Service Delivery

6.5 Matching Service Capacity with Demand

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Assignment



7. Pricing of Services

7.1 Different Prices for Different Consumers

7.2 Customer Cost for Services

7.3 Pricing Strategies for Services

Quiz

Chapter Summary

Case Study – Netflix’s Global Pricing Strategy


Bibliography

Author

Vishal Desai is a seasoned business management professional with two decades of industry and academic experience across marketing, sales, brand management, advertising, retail management, and services marketing. He teaches various courses on these subjects, which are his areas of expertise, at B-schools. Vishal also consults organizations in implementing best practices in these domains. In his career span so far, he has worked with leading companies across verticals of FMCG, Media & Entertainment, Education & Training, and Consumer Goods.

Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.

Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.

Series

The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.

Editorial Reviews

The book is an excellent read. The case studies, quizzes, info-graphics, models, and figures given in the book reinforce the learnings of each chapter. I recommend the book for students, faculty members, and college libraries.
-- Dr. Poonam Nikam, Dean, IIEBM's Indus Business School


This book contains all the essential topics - from fundamentals to the strategic perspective of services marketing. The case studies given in the book will make students learn from and relate to real-life situations in services marketing.  
-- Dr. Vishal Bhole, Former Director, Thakur Global Business School

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Pham Duc Long (Vietnam)
An Absolute Gem in the Management Essentials Portfolio

Vibrant Publishers hit another home run with Services Marketing Essentials. Highly recommended for every customer experience and operations leader's bookshelf!

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Nguyen Thi Hang (Vietnam)
Easy to Read and Retain Customer Experience Frameworks

The chapter summaries, service process diagrams, and end-of-chapter review quizzes make retaining complex service models effortless.

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Sorasak Prasert (Thailand)
Clear Focus on Service Innovation and Digital Transformation

Teaches you how to integrate self-service technologies (SSTs), AI chatbots, and omnichannel customer support without losing human touch.

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Tran Minh Tri (Vietnam)
Solid Foundation for Non-Marketing Operations Managers

Having a strong grasp of customer satisfaction metrics and service design makes collaborating with marketing and product teams significantly easier.

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Pimchanok Kul (Thailand)
Superb Resource for Conducting Service Quality Audits

Gave our CX department the exact step-by-step framework needed to audit existing touchpoints and eliminate friction points in customer interactions.

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Chutima Srivisat (Thailand)
Great Value and Rapid Practical Application in Customer Success

Read through it over a week and immediately applied the service blueprinting matrix to overhaul our onboarding experience.

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Kittisak Thanat (Thailand)
Ideal Companion for Hospitality, Healthcare, and Financial Services

Gave me a well-rounded foundation in managing high-contact service environments, customer trust building, and service differentiation.

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Eltun Mammadzada (Azerbaijan)
Concise Book with Massive Value for Hospitality and Tech Leaders

Don't let the compact format fool you—it is packed with essential service delivery frameworks that every manager and entrepreneur needs.

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Tural Kerimov (Azerbaijan)
Super Helpful for Corporate Onboarding in Service-Based Companies

Recommended by our Chief Customer Officer. Perfect companion guide for frontline staff workshops, onboarding programs, and manager training.

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Vikram Choudhury (India)
Must-Have Book for SaaS Founders and Professional Service Firms

Helped us structure our customer success workflows, refine service level agreements (SLAs), and minimize subscriber churn.

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Fidan Sadigova (Azerbaijan)
Excellent Guide to Managing Customer Expectations and Perceptions

Covers expectation setting, word-of-mouth management, and service quality dimensions (reliability, responsiveness, empathy) in clear, straightforward terms.

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Neha Deshmukh (India)
Bridging Core Marketing Theory with Service Industry Execution

Strikes the perfect balance between foundational marketing principles and the unique operational challenges of intangible service products.

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Ananya Nambiar (India)
Brilliant Breakdown of People Management and Internal Marketing

Chapters on frontline employee empowerment, emotional labor management, and internal service culture provided immediate ROI for our hospitality brand.

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Rohan Kulkarni (India)
Clear Explanation of Physical Evidence and Service Environment Design

Understanding how ambient conditions, spatial layout, and brand symbolism impact consumer perceptions was made super intuitive through practical examples.

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Diya Chatterjee (India)
Invaluable Desk Reference for Service Managers and CX Consultants

I keep this book on my desk to quickly reference Net Promoter Score metrics, SERVQUAL dimensions, and customer journey mapping templates.

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Aarav Sen (India)
Structured, Accessible, and Exceptionally Written Services Guide

Vibrant Publishers delivers another concise, high-yield self-learning book. Clean layout, updated digital service integration, and zero unnecessary fluff.

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Lucas Montgomery (USA)
Demystifies Service Recovery, SLA Management, and Customer Retention

Gives a structured, step-by-step breakdown of service failure handling, customer complaint resolution, and designing effective service guarantees.

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Olivia Crawford (USA)
Actionable Framework for Managing Service Capacity and Demand

Helped our operations team handle peak demand, manage customer wait times, and align service personnel capacity with seasonal market fluctuations effectively.

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Tyler Bennett (USA)
Comprehensive Coverage of Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality

Examines the GAP model of service quality, measuring customer retention, managing expectations, and building long-term service loyalty in a highly structured manner.

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Samantha Hayes (USA)
Perfect Textbook for Business Students and Service Industry Leaders

Used this guide during our customer experience training module. The real-world case studies, service recovery frameworks, and clear chapter summaries made studying seamless.

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Ethan Sullivan (USA)
In-Depth Guide to Service Blueprinting and Process Optimization

Covers mapping front-stage and back-stage customer interactions, managing physical evidence, and streamlining service delivery channels with phenomenal clarity.

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Jenna Albright (USA)
Masterclass in the 7 Ps of Services Marketing and Customer Experience

This book provides a crisp, comprehensive breakdown of intangibility, inseparability, perishability, and the extended 7 Ps framework. An essential read for service executives.

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Yusuf Koc

An excellent guide for understanding services marketing! I found the sections on customer relationships and service delivery very useful. Its concise, practical, and well-structured.

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Megan Wilson

This book is a great introduction to the fundamentals of services marketing. Its ideal for beginners, but I wish it had more advanced strategies for experienced marketers. Still a great resource!

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Anjali Verma

This book provides a detailed overview of services marketing. The real-world examples and case studies helped me understand complex concepts with ease. A great resource for both students and professionals.

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Rohan Kulkarni

Services Marketing Essentials has been a game-changer for me. The focus on service quality and customer satisfaction helped me improve my approach. The content is clear and very applicable in real-world scenarios.

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Daniel Carter

Services Marketing Essentials is a well-written and insightful book. It breaks down the unique challenges of marketing services versus products, with actionable strategies for success. Highly recommended!

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Phattharaphon Wongsuwan

I found this book to be incredibly helpful for understanding the essentials of services marketing. Its easy to read and offers practical advice that can be applied in real-world scenarios. A solid reference for any marketer.

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Ravi Kapoor

An excellent resource for understanding the intricacies of marketing services. The book combines theory with practical examples, making it easy to grasp the concepts. Highly recommended for those new to the field.

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Farid Aliyev

The book is well-structured and provides deep insights into the world of services marketing. The examples and case studies are very relatable and help in better understanding the concepts. A fantastic guide!

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Ay?e Y?lmaz

A must-read for anyone interested in services marketing! The author provides clear explanations and practical tips on how to effectively market services. Its a valuable addition to my marketing library.